Second Fire In Blackbutt
A fire investigation unit has been called in to determine the cause of a fire which destroyed a house in Blackbutt in the early hours of this morning.
Rural Firies Hold Open Day
Saturday is Rural Fire Service Day in Queensland, an opportunity to celebrate the dedication and commitment of the 34,000 men and women who volunteer in local brigades to help keep Queensland safe.
Overwhelmed By Generosity
A family which recently lost everything in a house fire has been overwhelmed by local support
Fire Leaves Family Homeless
Fire crews couldn’t save a house which burned to the ground in Brownless Road in Boondooma this afternoon
Firies Launch ‘Operation Cool Burn’
The temperature may be cooling but operations are heating up for Queensland’s firefighters with the 2013 bushfire season just around the corner.
Fire Damages House
Firefighters were called to a house fire in McEwan Road, Nanango, at 9:20am today.
House Destroyed By Fire
A fire investigation unit is on site this morning to determine the cause of a blaze which destroyed a home in Blackbutt in the early hours of this morning.
‘New Direction’ For Rural Firies
The State Government today released the recommendations from the Malone review into the Rural Fire Service in Queensland.
Grass Fire At Nanango
Three fire crews were called to a small grass fire at Berlins Road, Nanango, this afternoon.
Thank You To Supa IGA
Coverty Rural Fire Brigade would like to thank Supa IGA in Kingaroy for the the privilege of being the recipient of the IGA Kingaroy Community Chest.
Dempsey Receives Rural Firies Review
The report from the Malone Review into Queensland’s Rural Fire Service has been handed to the State Government.
Goomeri Fire Out
A fire which damaged a truck and threatened a home near Goomeri last night is now extinguished.
New Fundraising Centre
To Help Rural Brigades
The Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland’s new Contact Centre was officially opened in Gympie this morning.
Truck Snags Power Lines
Recent hot weather has been blamed for a large mining bucket snagging overhead powerlines
Large Grass Fire At Teelah
A large low-intensity grass fire is currently burning on Stretton Drive, Teelah, near Yarraman and Blackbutt.
Fire Destroys Family’s Home
Fire has completely destroyed one cottage and badly damaged a second at Hoopers Road, Inverlaw, this morning.
Electrical Fault
Sparks Big W Fire
A small explosion in an electrical switchboard sparked a fire at Big W in Kingaroy
Winds Whip Up Spot Fires
Extra fire crews have been called this afternoon to a large bushfire burning near Nangur Road at Cobbs Hill, north of Murgon, as winds whip up spot fires.
Grass Fire Near Highway
Multiple fire crews are attending a grass fire burning near the Burnett Highway at Redgate.
Lightning Blamed For Grassfires
Fire crews have been kept busy around the region today, targeting grassfires sparked by lightning strikes from yesterday’s storms.
